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Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
Sail Probate · Fixed fees, nothing upfront
Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
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With 240 years of experience, we know that organising a funeral can seem like a daunting task, especially when we find ourselves having to make difficult decisions at a time of loss and bereavement.
You can trust Lodge Brothers to guide you through every step of the journey. We take great pride in being able to offer a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, providing advice on what needs to be done.
"They made sure everything went really well - Victoria and the guys were so professional on the day."
— Linda Hibbs (about Victoria)
"Being able to spend time with him in the chapel of rest was lovely, as was chatting with Helen, who arranged my brother's funeral last year. Your team were a very important part in making my Dad's send off perfect."
— Kelly Warner (about Helen)
"Kindness, patience, absolute attention to detail and nothing was too much trouble for them."
— Steve Mannakee - Perenna (about Kim)
"The men on the day of the funeral were brilliant, they guided me from my house until after the funeral was over."
— Sandy Saunders
"This was a hard time for me and my daughter but they all were amazing! I can't thank them enough. I needed this funeral directors before for my father and 15 years later for my husband - they were wonderful both times."
— Voulla Noel (about Kim)
"The traffic to the crematorium was awful and I really appreciated them waiting for us to catch up when traffic got in the way on the journey. Despite it being such a sad occasion, your team were a very important part in making my Dad's send off perfect."
— Kelly Warner (about Alison)
Steve Mannakee - Perenna
10 months ago
Organised my Dad's funeral via the team at Hillingdon. It was everything we could have wished for and more. Kindness, patience, absolute attention to detail and nothing was too much trouble for them. Thanks to Kim, Beth, Steve and all the team, plus a special mention for Sue Harding, the Celebrant on the day who was equally amazing
Voulla Noel
a year ago
I needed this funeral directors before for my father and 15 years later for my husband! Kim who we spoke to and arranged all the details for my husband's funeral was wonderful. On the day of the funeral - Daniel who over saw it was great - so thoughtful. This was a hard time for me and my daughter but they all were amazing! I can't thank them enough💕
Linda Hibbs
2 years ago
I would like to thank everyone involved in making my husband’s funeral run so smoothly. I would like to thank Kim for all her help in arranging this and Sue for producing a wonderful order of service. On the day Victoria and the guys were so professional, they made sure everything went really well. Thank you .
Kelly Warner
4 years ago
Thank you for organising the funeral of my father - our second family funeral with you in less than a year. Alison was excellent at arranging the details with my mother and I, and the Order of Service was beautiful - a very fitting tribute to Dad. Being able to spend time with him in the chapel of rest was lovely, as was chatting with Helen, who arranged my brother's funeral last year. The team on the day were excellent. The traffic to the crematorium was awful and I really appreciated them waiting for us to catch up when traffic got in the way on the journey. Despite it being such a sad occasion, your team were a very important part in making my Dad's send off perfect. Thank you again.
Sandy Saunders
5 years ago
Everyone was extremely helpful, kind, patient & informative. The men on the day of the funeral were brilliant, they guided me from my house until after the funeral was over.
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Question of 3
Did the person who died own a property?
Including any property in their name, even if jointly owned.
Were there savings, investments, or other assets?
Bank accounts, shares, pensions, or valuables above a few thousand pounds.
Was there a will?
Even if you're not sure where it is, knowing one exists can change the process.
This can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A probate specialist can walk you through the next steps — no obligation, no pressure.
That's one less thing to worry about. If anything changes or you'd like a quick confirmation, a specialist can put your mind at rest.
Many families don't have all the information straight away — that's completely normal. A quick chat with a specialist can help you understand what applies to your situation.
What the probate process looks like
Apply for Grant of Probate
Collect assets & close accounts
Pay debts & tax
Distribute the estate
A specialist handles all of this for you.
Trusted by thousands of families across the UK
You probably don't need to pay for the funeral yourself
The estate will likely go through probate, which means the funeral costs can be paid from the estate. You need a probate specialist to make this happen.
Sail Probate · Fixed fees, nothing upfront
Probate might not be needed
That means the funeral costs probably can't be covered this way. But every situation is different — a quick chat can confirm.
We need a bit more info
Don't worry — lots of people aren't sure at this stage. A quick chat can work out whether the funeral costs can be covered.
Want to talk it through?
Free, no obligation.
Want to check with a specialist?
Free, no obligation.
Want to find out for sure?
Free, no obligation.
Sail Probate · Trusted by thousands of families
A specialist will call you soon
Free, no-obligation advice from Sail Probate
What happens next
Request received
Just now
A specialist reviews your details
Within 1 hour
You'll receive a call
Within 24 hours
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
Result saved
If you need help later, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
We'll give you a call
A Sail Probate specialist will talk you through everything and answer any questions.
Interested in: We handle everything (£6,000)
Interested in: Just the probate application (£1,000)
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
No problem
If you'd like to talk about probate or funeral costs, call Sail Probate free:
Lines open now Lines open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · 0808 196 0258
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